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    We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems. Read more

  1. About Us
  2. What We Do

What We Do

The RSGS is a small, dynamic, educational charity, working across Scotland and beyond to promote geographical understanding and joined-up thinking. We organise inspirational public talks and events, publish an excellent magazine, share ideas through our broad network, engage in important policy discussions, champion the teaching of Geography, maintain a fascinating historical collection, and develop exciting projects.

Public Events

Public Events

Our Inspiring People talks in the 2021-22 season are all being held online, via Zoom. Read more

Published: 26th April, 2019

Updated: 13th January, 2022

Author: Susan Watt

The Geographer

The Geographer

We publish an attractive and informative quarterly magazine, The Geographer. Read more

Published: 27th April, 2019

Updated: 21st June, 2022

Author: Susan Watt

Our Influence

Our Influence

We are at the heart of a community of interest – an RSGS family of individuals and organisations working together, part of an international network of geographical expertise and achievement. Read more

Published: 28th April, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

Author: Susan Watt

Informing Policy

Informing Policy

We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others. Read more

Published: 29th April, 2019

Updated: 13th September, 2021

Author: Susan Watt

Schools Education

Schools Education

We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects. Read more

Published: 30th April, 2019

Updated: 30th March, 2021

Author: Susan Watt

University Research

University Research

We promote geographical research in Scottish universities, offer ‘knowledge exchange’ opportunities, and publish a peer-reviewed academic journal. Read more

Published: 1st May, 2019

Updated: 26th February, 2021

Author: Susan Watt

Heritage Collections

Heritage Collections

We conserve and curate heritage collections of more than 100,000 historical and contemporary maps, and a wide variety of books, artefacts and archives. Read more

Published: 2nd May, 2019

Updated: 29th August, 2019

Author: Susan Watt

Innovative Projects

Innovative Projects

We develop exciting projects to inspire public audiences, influence policy-makers, and solve complex problems. Read more

Published: 3rd May, 2019

Updated: 13th September, 2021

Author: Susan Watt

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  • Inspiration Strikes Again

    Inspiration Strikes Again

    Starting September, RSGS will be hosting live Inspiring People talks for the first time since the start of the pandemic, featuring a stellar line-up of speakers befitting of the best national talks programme in Scotland!

  • Medals Awarded to Chalk Talks Team

    Medals Awarded to Chalk Talks Team

    We were delighted to present the Tivy Education Medal to a group of volunteers and inspirational teachers, for their collective work creating free geography lessons for Scottish secondary students forced to work and study at home during lockdown.

  • Clifton Bain FRSGS

    Clifton Bain FRSGS

    We were delighted to present RSGS Honorary Fellowship to author and conservationist Clifton Bain, for his crucial work towards the conservation of peatlands, and promoting public awareness of their importance.

  • Royal approval: some connections between British monarchs, great explorers and RSGS

    Royal approval: some connections between British monarchs, great explorers and RSGS

    In celebration of Her Majesty The Queen's 70 years of service (and 70 years as RSGS Patron), we explore connections between British monarchs, great explorers and RSGS.

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  • Join Us

    Join Us

    Join us as a Member to support our charitable work, enjoy 100 inspiring events, receive our geographic magazine, and be part of the RSGS family.

  • Who We Are

    Who We Are

    With the support of more than 2,700 Members, c120 volunteers, and six staff, we are a small, flexible organisation, striving to increase geographical understanding.

  • Our Philosophy

    Our Philosophy

    The Royal Scottish Geographical Society is a dynamic educational charity with far-reaching influence and a mission to inspire and inform.

  • University Research

    University Research

    We promote geographical research in Scottish universities, offer ‘knowledge exchange’ opportunities, and publish a peer-reviewed academic journal.

  • Nominate for Awards

    Nominate for Awards

    Submit your nominations for new RSGS Medallists and Fellows, recognising outstanding contributions in a wide range of geographical fields.

  • RSGS People

    RSGS People

    We are associated with some amazing people - explorers, adventurers, travellers, photographers, writers, humanitarians, scientists, journalists...

  • Volunteer With Us

    Volunteer With Us

    It's easy to volunteer with us, and we have lots of exciting projects to work on, including hosting speakers at our talks, giving RSGS talks to external clubs and guiding visitors at our HQ in Perth.

  • Informing Policy

    Informing Policy

    We engage in policy discussions with national government departments, international bodies, local authorities, community organisations, schools, universities, companies, NGOs and others.

  • Our Impact

    Our Impact

    We provide informed, intelligent, insightful commentary on world issues from a geographical perspective.

  • Schools Education

    Schools Education

    We are a champion for geographical education in Scottish schools, involved in policy discussions, promoting geography in schools, and projects.

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